Day: April 8, 2018

Whether you longing for culture, adventure, or simply kicking back on a beach with a cold cocktail, I believe these are most romantic islands in the World and for sure ideal destination. There are hundreds of thousands of islands dotting our oceans and lakes. But only 10 of these enticing, secluded spots get to crown, these are the best of the best.

World’s Best Awards 2018

This year’s world’s most romantic islands prove that there is no destination is too remote when pristine, white-sand beaches and exotic fauna to wait.

Now, distant and unusual shores are back on travelers’ minds. The Hawaiian islands of Maui and Kauai, which appear on the Top 10 list year after year, provide both the allure of faraway lands and the convenience of a domestic getaway. Also making the World Best Islands Overall list in 2018 are the Hawaiian islands of Maui and Kauai, while those who prefer their snorkeling to be on the wilder side raise their hands for the Galápagos Islands. One survey taker has said to us that going to Maui likes going home.

Everything there is comfortable, familiar, and beautiful. The islands’ natural attractions play a huge role in their appeal, too. You can watch migrating humpback whales trace the rugged coast, hike up towering volcanoes and across black-sand beaches, or get lost in the lush rain forests that are punctuated by waterfalls and obsidian bluffs.

The Hawaiian islands of Maui and Kauai are miracle place. Miraculous or just miraculously beautiful, all of these islands have this in common. That is vast stretches of beauty to explore by day and elegant places to hang your straw hat at night. Whatever your pleasure, you will find it here.

No. 10 Bali, Indonesia

Whatever your expectations and desires, they all can be more than fulfilled. Bali is regularly rated one of the Top 10 tropical holiday destinations of the world. However, Bali is not straight forward. It is diverse, complex and sometimes unpredictable and fall short on your expectations if you don’t know some basic rules. Bali is so much more than “that beach from Eat, Pray, Love.” While Padang’s role in the storyline is a testament to just how romantic this destination is, activities abound across The Island of the Gods.

There is no other place like Bali. The Island of the Gods offers great beaches, countless waves for surfing and wonderful natural sites to visit, colorful ceremonies, and gifted artists. There is an unbelievably wide range of hotels and accommodation, restaurants, spas and world-class activities and shopping – all within close distance and at very fair prices.

No. 9 Maui in Hawaii

Maui, known also as “The Valley Isle,” is the second largest Hawaiian island. The island beloved for its world-famous beaches, the sacred Iao Valley, views of migrating humpback whales (during winter months), farm-to-table cuisine and the magnificent sunrise and sunset from Haleakala.

No. 8 Kauai in Hawaii

Kauai is the oldest Hawaiian Island which was formed when lava bubbled up from the ocean floor 5 million years. Today, it maintains a certain sense of dignity that is not uncommon amongst the community’s elders. Kauai has its famed golf courses and high-profile resorts. But nature still asserts itself in the form of the spiked Anahola Mountains and the bluffs above Hanelai Bay. Once you come to here, you will get what may arguably the most impressive vista in the state: clouds evaporating over a perfect crescent moon of beach.

It’s already been scientifically proven that Santorini is heaven on earth, boasts the most jaw-dropping sunsets, and has claimed a top spot in the World’s Best survey for 16 years and counting. Some people argue this Greek isle’s wine is the best in the country, thanks to its agreeable climate and the mineral content of the volcanic soil.

No. 6 Moorea, French Polynesia

This heart-shaped island levitating on the South Seas has convinced even the most selective travelers that there is such a thing as paradise on Earth.

No. 5 Boracay in the Philippines

Travelers come here to let loose. Ample nightlife, with parties spilling out onto beaches well into the early morning hours, sets the tone. Boracay famous White Beach welcomes beach bums with what some say is the softest sand, while Bulabog Beach is a mecca for kiteboarders and windsurfers.

No. 4 Tasmania, Australia

The air is as clean as it is in Antarctica, making it the ideal place to take a breather. Tasmania’s diverse and stunning landscape is nearly hallucinatory: rolling dunes covered in psychedelic banksia wildflowers, granite formations that erupt from the beaches, and the wonder of the tessellated pavement at Eaglehawk Neck.

No. 3 Maldives

The lowest-lying nation has no land more than six feet above sea level, meaning a trip to the Maldives is truly about communing with the warm, ebbing tides. Many hotels are built directly over the sparkling azure waters, and the best take full advantage of the otherworldly real estate.

Beautiful tropical island of Maldives from the air.

No. 2 Bora-Bora in French Polynesia

Nobody can resist the beauty of this island. Few scenes could be more seductive than gazing out at crystalline waters with your beloved from an overwater bungalow, complete with private plunge pool for a late night swim under the stars.

Bora Bora Island Society Islands French Polynesia South Pacific

No. 1: Palawan Philippines

There’s nothing quite like immersing yourself in the natural wonders of this Philippine archipelago. Palawan, which consists of an eponymous main island, in addition to some 1,800 surrounding islets and island outposts, is a repeat winner on the list, first scoring the No. 1 spot in 2013. Visitors are greeted with mountains rising out of impossibly turquoise waters, where shipwrecks and reefs make for prime scuba diving and snorkeling. “Palawan is every beach lover’s dream destination. With its verdant mountains, a five-mile-long underground river, limestone caves, and spectacular scuba diving, its appeal is as clear as its turquoise waters.